NHTSA Complaint #11484110 — 2016 BUICK ENCORE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11484110
Vehicle	2016 BUICK ENCORE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 12, 2022
Date Filed	September 12, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

I was driving down the road and the car started cutting back, then it got real bad, has No power at all right in the middle of work hour traffic! The check engine light comes on then the traction light comes on, OnStar diagnostics sent email stating emissions system, stabil trac system and anti lock system My daughter was in the car we was in danger!!! I pay way too much for this car, I am on disability, fixed income! I have to have a way to go and get my daughter to school!!!

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